Garlic Butter Shrimp and Green Beans

This delicious shrimp and green beans recipe is quick and easy to make. The garlic butter sauce adds a wonderful flavor to this dish.

10m

Prep Time

15m

Cook Time

4

Servings

Ingredients

1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed

4 cloves garlic, minced

4 tablespoons unsalted butter

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

Instructions

Step 1

Blanch the green beans in a pot of boiling salted water for 2-3 minutes or until tender. Drain and set aside.

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.

Step 3

Add the shrimp to the skillet and sauté for 2-3 minutes.

Step 4

Add the garlic and sauté for 30 seconds.

Step 5

Add the green beans, salt, pepper, and butter to the skillet.

Step 6

Sauté for 2-3 minutes or until the shrimp are cooked through and the green beans are coated with the garlic butter sauce.

Step 7

Stir in lemon juice and serve.